OneGuyFromBarlick

Gloria wrote: ↑02 Mar 2021, 10:10

Wendyf wrote: ↑01 Mar 2021, 17:22

PanBiker wrote: ↑01 Mar 2021, 15:53 It shows it on the tab if you click it to open it.

Not on my tablet!

Not on mine either

That's what you get when you don't use a proper computer!

Stanley wrote: ↑02 Mar 2021, 12:26 What is it, where is it and what's its purpose?

Alex Salmond's hideaway in the Scottish Highlands?

No idea - though it looks somehow familiar.

The problem with gallery posted pictures (for me) is that I can't quickly and easily expand them to see the detail, and, being nosey, don't know how many times they've been opened. I find attachments to be preferable from all angles.

Sorry, no right answer yet but I get the idea Peter is teasing me....

Stanley wrote: ↑03 Mar 2021, 03:59 Sorry, no right answer yet but I get the idea Peter is teasing me....

Like Victoria's secret? Amoral? No!

Stanley wrote: ↑03 Mar 2021, 03:59 Sorry, no right answer yet but I get the idea Peter is teasing me....

Yes he is.

Oh God! You all know it, just knock it on the head please!! (I'd never heard of it, shows what a sheltered life I lead.....)

I don’t, I haven’t a clue.

They are teasing us Gloria!

Stanley wrote: ↑02 Mar 2021, 12:26

What is it, where is it and what's its purpose?

The Secret Scottish Pyramid of Cairngorms National Park
Scotland would probably be the least likely place you’d expect to find this certain piece of ancient architecture. But believe it or not, there is a pyramid in existence located in Scotland‘s Cairngorms National Park that actually serves as an interesting piece of royal history. Amidst the Scottish woodlands, this area is mostly known to tourists and adventurers as a fascinating place known for old medieval castle ruins and artefacts.
This secret Scottish pyramid, however, has ties to the royal family. In fact, this pyramid is part of the 11 Scottish Cairns, which are specifically arranged pile of stones assembled to commemorate members of the British Royal Family. This one, in particular, was constructed to symbolize Queen Victoria’s love for Prince Albert.
This is the largest of all 11 Cairns and was constructed after Prince Albert’s death as a tribute to his life and love for the great outdoors. It’s prime location amidst the Scottish woodlands of Cairngorms, just past the Balmoral Royal Estate in Aberdeenshire.

This is NOT a mystery object just a plaque that can be found in Burnley of Queen Victoria Empress of India etc etc.


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Haha, I wasn't teasing Stanley. I'd no idea what it was but felt obliged to have a go. It seemed to be surrounded by Scots pine trees and looked hilly which made me think of Scotland. I almost wrote `a pyramid in the Cairngorms'!

Looks like I’ve got hiccups

Kev is of course quite right. If you look into the matter you'll find there was another one erected by Victoria for her servant Brown. Edward VII had it demolished after the queen died, it seems he didn't like Brown.... (I thought you'd like to know that....)

To be sure to be sure. The plaque is over the door of the fireplace shop on Accrington Rd. Google maps.

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I wonder why they painted a terra cotta plaque?

Terracotta is quite often painted. The terracotta worriers which were on view in the Manchester museum were originally fully painted.
The fire place shop was previously a furniture shop and prior to that a car show room. When I was a kid I used to travel this route every school day but I can't honestly remember whether it was painted in any more detail or not.

What is it?

Pump ?

It looks familiar but I haven't a clue what it is!

Well done Bodge, yes, but it's a very special one. Where was it used?

In an aeroplane perhaps?

No Peter. Clue, it's solid cast iron.

High pressure oil pump for bearings on a steam engine?